May 26, 2018 - The plant for the treatment of the leachate waters “Livade” was officially put into operation a few days ago in Podgorica. This type of plant features modern technology, and it is based on the processing of leachate water with a biological and chemical load, which is organized together by regional landfill corporation “Livade”. The main function of the plant is the treatment and cleansing of leachate water from sanitary baths at the landfill. This investment is estimated over 1.9 million EUR and it is made possible by a loan from the European Investment Bank. The lead construction works were carried out by the Greek corporation “Ergasis-Karkanias” in cooperation with the local subcontractors “Fidija”, “Televex” and “Tehno-put”.
State secretary at the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism, Sasa Radulovic, pointed out that by putting into operation this unique plant, Montenegro eliminates or immensely reduces the potential danger from harmful effects of leachate waters that are collected in already existing sanitary baths.
“It is widely known that the leachate water is under tremendous biological and chemical pressure, and that such a modern treatment approach is necessary and that it is fully in line with European directives and recommendation in the field of environmental protection,” Radulovic said.
State Secretary Radulovic also reminded that the company “Deponija” during this project, apart from outstanding benefits, received the necessary experience in managing, treating and implementing such complex work, both in construction and in the technological sense. He pointed out that the regional landfill corporation “Livade” is one of the five planned regional waste management centers, as scheduled by the National Plan. He also recalled that this indeed represents the path to follow when it comes to the development of this activity in Montenegro.
Jorgos Karkanias, a representative of the consortium “Karkanias”, emphasized that he believes that the impact of the operation of the plant will be extremely favorable and that such projects are a good sign that Montenegro is progressing toward the sustainability of the environment and that the country is achieving the goals from Chapter 27 of European Union integration.
Aresnije Boljevic, Executive Director of the company “Deponija”, expressed satisfaction with the projects’ implementation by noting that the plant will preserve the health, ecology, and groundwater of Podgorica.
